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Antimicrobial polyketone masterbatch for food processing & water applications

FEATURED METAL DETECTABLE POLYKETONE

Radical Materials has developed an antimicrobial polyketone masterbatch for food processing, water and fluid-handling applications. Tested at 5°C, the technology delivers >99.99% antibacterial efficacy while retaining the toughness, chemical resistance and dimensional stability of polyketone.

Antimicrobial polyketone combats e. coli in food processing environments

Antimicrobial polyketone combats e. coli in food processing environments

Antimicrobial polypropylene masterbatch: formulation, performance & applications

ANTIMICROBIAL POLYPROPYLENE TECHNICAL

Radical Materials develops antimicrobial polypropylene (PP) masterbatches and compounds for food processing, healthcare, consumer and industrial applications. Discover how polymer grade, antimicrobial technology, processing conditions ...

Why Thermal Conductivity Alone Doesn’t Tell You Whether a Thermally Conductive Plastic Will Work

Why Thermal Conductivity Alone Doesn’t Tell You Whether a Thermally Conductive Plastic Will Work

KONDUCT TECHNICAL THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY

When somebody approaches us looking for a thermally conductive polymer, the starting point is often a target thermal conductivity: 2 W/mK, 5 W/mK, 10 W/mK ...

Why Polymer Development Should Start with the Application, Not the Additive

ANTIMICROBIAL METAL DETECTABLE TECHNICAL

We regularly receive enquiries that begin with a request for a particular additive. “We need an antimicrobial additive for polypropylene.” “Can you supply something to ...

white polyketone

Introducing An Unprecedented Pure White Polyketone & overcoming challenges with POM

METAL DETECTABLE POLYKETONE TECHNICAL

In the world of engineering polymers, Polyketone (PK) and Polyoxymethylene (POM) are celebrated for their toughness and stability. This month, we are highlighting several breakthrough ...

Transparent antimicrobial PVC

Antimicrobial PVC Strip Curtains: How to Maintain Clarity and Transparency

ANTIBACTERIAL ANTIMICROBIAL TECHNICAL

Antimicrobial additives have long been employed in PVC strip curtains for use in hygiene sensitive areas including food processing, clean rooms and pharma.

Radical's z-blade mixtruders produce x-ray & metal detectable silicone & rubber masterbatches & compounds

X-Ray & Metal Detectable Silicone and Rubber for Food Processing Equipment

METAL DETECTABLE RUBBER SILICONE

Detectable properties are often associated with plastic consumables in the food processing industry, required typically in items such as pens and clipboards. In food safety ...

3D printed x-ray & metal detectable nylon ice cream extruder

3D Printing with X-Ray & Metal Detectable Nylon for Food Processing Components

METAL DETECTABLE TECHNICAL X-RAY DETECTABLE

In order to prevent plastic foreign body contaminants, components utilised on food production lines are frequently made from x-ray or metal detectable nylon. While these ...

Choosing a Metal Detectable Masterbatch: 4 Things You Need to Consider

METAL DETECTABLE TECHNICAL X-RAY DETECTABLE

It is important to consider several key areas when specifying a metal detectable masterbatch for use in injection moulding and extrusion of detectable polymer products.

food production equipment using x-ray detectable plastics

Metal Detectable Plastics: Why Detectability and Mechanical Strength Both Matter

METAL DETECTABLE TECHNICAL X-RAY DETECTABLE

Metal & x-ray detectable plastics allow any products which are made from plastics/polymers to be enhanced in terms of their ability to be detectable by ...

white antimicrobial masterbatch

What Is an Antimicrobial Masterbatch and How Does It Work?

ANTIMICROBIAL PLASTICS

An antimicrobial masterbatch is a mixture of antimicrobial additives that are compounded into a suitable polymer carrier and formed into pellets. This antimicrobial polymer masterbatch ...

Transparent antimicrobial PVC

Antimicrobial PVC: Why Achieving Good Performance Is More Complicated Than It Looks

ANTIBACTERIAL ANTIMICROBIAL TECHNICAL

Antimicrobial PVC has many applications, but good efficacy is only achieved through the use of additives, since PVC is not inherently antimicrobial.PVC, a versatile polymer, ...

measuring effect of antimicrobial additives on tensile strength

Choosing an Antimicrobial Additive for Plastics: 6 Essential Considerations

ANTIBACTERIAL ANTIMICROBIAL TECHNICAL

When selecting antimicrobial additives for use in a polymer, there are six key issues that should be carefully considered in order to ensure optimum results.

x-ray of food containing contaminant made from x-ray detectable plastics

Metal & X-Ray Detectable Plastics: What Food Contact Regulations Apply?

METAL DETECTABLE X-RAY DETECTABLE

When employing metal or x-ray detectable plastics, it is important to consider the regulations & standards applicable to the country in which the end products ...

food production equipment using x-ray detectable plastics

What Can Metal & X-Ray Detectable Plastics Be Used For?

METAL DETECTABLE X-RAY DETECTABLE

Metal & x-ray detectable plastics allow any products which are made from plastics/polymers to be enhanced in terms of their ability to be detectable by ...

Why Use Metal & X-Ray Detectable Plastics in Food Processing?

METAL DETECTABLE X-RAY DETECTABLE

X-ray & metal detectable plastics will signifcantly reduce the likelihood of plastic foreign body contaminants in food processing lines.

X-Ray Detectable Plastics: Why Some Materials Are Much Easier to Detect Than Others

METAL DETECTABLE X-RAY DETECTABLE

It appears that many x-ray detectable plastics are designed to a price point, rather than to detectability targets. A few of our customers for metal ...

Tinius Olsen tensile tester at the Radical Materials mechanical testing facility

How Functional Additives Affect the Mechanical Properties of Plastics

PLASTICS TECHNICAL

Whilst it is always encouraging to see the positive effects of functional additives on the performance of a polymer, for many final applications it important ...

Antimicrobial plastics from Radical Materials

How Can You Identify an Antimicrobial Plastic?

ANTIMICROBIAL TECHNICAL

In most cases, an antimicrobial plastic will be indiscernible from a standard material, so it can be useful to employ a means of visual detection.

Antimicrobial plastics from Radical Materials

How Long Do Antimicrobial Additives Remain Effective in Plastics?

ANTIMICROBIAL PAINTS & COATINGS PLASTICS

The length of time for which antimicrobial additives can remain active is determined by several factors, including material type and environment.

Antiviral Plastics and Coatings: How Do They Work and When Are They Appropriate?

ANTI-VIRAL ANTIMICROBIAL PAINTS & COATINGS

It is possible to modify a polymer so that the surface will deactivate viruses, but the practicalities and regulatory implications of doing so mean we ...

Refrigerator with antimicrobial plastic lining

Do Antimicrobial Plastics Work at Refrigeration Temperatures?

ANTIBACTERIAL ANTIMICROBIAL PLASTICS

It is certainly feasible to create an antimicrobial plastic that can perform well against bacteria at refrigeration temperatures.

Antimicrobial plastics from Radical Materials

Antimicrobial vs Antibacterial: What’s the Difference?

ANTIBACTERIAL ANTIMICROBIAL

Antibacterial is essentially a subset of antimicrobial. All antibacterial substances are antimicrobial, but not all antimicrobial substances are antibacterial.

Antimicrobial plastics from Radical Materials

What Are Antimicrobial Plastics and How Do They Work?

ANTIMICROBIAL PLASTICS

An antimicrobial plastic is one that has been treated or engineered to inhibit the growth of microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and mould. This is typically ...

Q-UV UVC testing at Radical Materials environmental exposure facility

Does UVC Sterilisation Damage Plastics? What Manufacturers Need to Consider

TECHNICAL UVC TESTING

UVC radiation has been used for many years to disinfect water supplies, pharmaceutical products, general surfaces etc. The method is termed Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation or ...

pie containing x-ray & metal detectable plastic foreign body contaminants

How to Detect Plastic Foreign-Body Contamination in Food Production

METAL DETECTABLE TECHNICAL X-RAY DETECTABLE

Foreign body contamination in food products is a major area of concern for food processors/manufacturers. Examples of foreign body inclusions are fragments of metal, bone ...

KONDUCT Metal & X-ray detectable polyketone from Radical Materials Ltd

Metal & X-Ray Detectable Polyketone: An Alternative to Nylon and POM

METAL DETECTABLE POLYKETONE TECHNICAL

Metal detectable polyketone polymers are a specialized type of thermoplastic material that contains metal additives or pigments, making them easily detectable by metal detectors. These ...

KONDUCT Thermally Conductive materials for heat sinks & thermal management

Konduct is the ultimate solution for all thermal management challenges

THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY

Introducing KONDUCT – A range of thermally conductive polymer compounds to solve all your thermal management challenges. KONDUCT can assist from design, prototype production, material ...

Carbon nano-tube

Electrically Conductive Plastics: Using Nano-Additives to Improve Conductivity

TECHNICAL

A brief introduction to the application of nano-additives in electrically conductive polymers. Radical Materials have the in-house capability to mould test pieces from your exact ...

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